Who Is Isha Rikhi? All About Punjabi Actress Rumoured To Be Married To Badshah
Isha Rikhi's mother Poonam Rikhi shared pictures of her wedding with rapper Badshah. Here’s everything you need to know about Isha Rikhi.
The internet is currently abuzz with major wedding bells in the music industry. Popular rapper Badshah has reportedly tied the knot with Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi in an intimate ceremony. While the couple has maintained a low profile regarding their relationship, the news exploded on social media after Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared glimpses of the traditional ceremony on Tuesday (March 24). As the pictures of the singer in wedding attire go viral, fans are asking one primary question: Who is Isha Rikhi?
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A Star In The Punjabi Film Industry
Isha Rikhi is a well-established model and actress primarily known for her extensive work in Punjabi cinema. Hailing from Chandigarh, the 32-year-old actress (who shares an eight-year age gap with 40-year-old Badshah) didn't always plan on being in front of the camera. In previous interviews, she revealed that she was not initially interested in acting. However, her father was a major pillar of support and always envisioned her as a model.
After finding success in the fashion world, Isha Rikhi transitioned into films. She first caught the audience's eye with a guest appearance in the blockbuster ‘Jatt and Juliet’. Her official acting debut followed in 2013 with the film ‘Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De’, where she starred alongside Sippy Gill.
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Career Milestones: From Pollywood To Bollywood
Isha has built a steady and successful career by appearing in some of the most popular regional films. Her notable Punjabi filmography includes ‘Happy Go Lucky’, ‘Ardaas’, ‘What the Jatt’ and ‘Desi Munde’.
In 2018, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Nawabzaade’, starring alongside Raghav Juyal and Punit Pathak. Interestingly, that film featured a special song appearance by Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, and her now-reported husband, Badshah.
The Love Story: How They Met
Reports suggest that the romance between Badshah and Isha Rikhi is not a recent development. The couple has reportedly been dating for approximately four years. They first met at a mutual friend’s party where they instantly bonded over their shared passion for music and movies. Despite their high-profile careers, they managed to keep their relationship largely under wraps, avoiding public appearances until the recent wedding images surfaced.
The Intimate Wedding Ceremony
The wedding news was sparked by photos shared by Poonam Rikhi on Instagram with the caption, “God bless you @isharikhi @badboyshah.”
The photos and videos depicted an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends. Badshah was seen wearing an olive-green kurta paired with a beige stole and an ornate golden turban, while Isha looked stunning in red bridal suit featuring intricate gold embroidery. She completed her look with a traditional maang tikka, chuda, and a heavy neckpiece. The couple was captured all smiles while exchanging varmalas and posing for photographs.
Badshah’s Personal Life And Previous Marriage
This marks a new chapter for Badshah, who was previously married to Jasmine Masih. The former couple tied the knot in 2012 and share a daughter, Jessemy Grace Masih Singh, born in January 2017. Badshah and Jasmine reportedly separated in 2020.
During a 2024 appearance on the Prakhar Ke Pravachan podcast, Badshah opened up about the end of his first marriage, stating that they both tried their best but ultimately separated because the environment was not healthy for their child, who currently lives in London with her mother.
As of now, neither Badshah nor Isha Rikhi has released an official statement or shared wedding portraits, leaving fans eagerly waiting for a formal confirmation from the newlywed couple.
